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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 07:49 PM
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Brake Caliper Swap?

On a 91 Vert what does it take to swap the single caliper front brakes to the dual caliper performance package brakes other then obviously the pads and bigger rotors... are the spindles and hoses the same? and does it make a difference?

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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 08:30 PM
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Re: Brake Caliper Swap?

Originally Posted by insomniac
On a 91 Vert what does it take to swap the single caliper front brakes to the dual caliper performance package brakes other then obviously the pads and bigger rotors... are the spindles and hoses the same? and does it make a difference?
Here's the complete write-up for the 1LE. Worth the effort, IMO.

http://web.archive.org/web/200605221.../1LEbrake.html

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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 01:10 AM
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Re: Brake Caliper Swap?

it's essentially the base C4 Vette brakes.. the 98-02 LS1 Camaro brakes are bigger, better, parts are cheaper, and it's the same amount of work to swap them on.
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